About The Word Silenus
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Silenus
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What's The Definition Of Silenus?
[n] the chief satyr in the service of Bacchus; father of Dionysus; usually depicted as drunk and jolly and riding a donkey
[n] any of the minor woodland deities who were companions of Dionysus (similar to the satyrs) Synonyms | Synonyms for Silenus: Related Terms | Find terms related to Silenus: See Also | forest god | Greek deity | satyr Silenus In Webster's Dictionary \Si*le"nus\, n. [L. Silenus the tutor and attendant of
Bacchus.] (Zo["o]l.)
See {Wanderoo}.
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